In addition to his activities with kappa alpha psi, brother grant held memberships in several civic, professional, and business organizations. Kappa sigma chapter of kappa alpha psi fraternity inc. A 75th anniversary issue of the kappa alpha psi journal folder 2 celebrated the occasion. The international headquarters ihq of kappa alpha psi is located in philadelphia, pa. The state historical marker commemorating the kappa alpha psi national collegiate fraternal organization will be dedicated at 1469 e. On may 12, 1974, the theta psi chapter of alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated became the first black sorority at the university of mississippi oxford campus. In the summer of 2011, kappa alpha psi celebrated 100 years of achievement at its centennial in indianapolis, indiana.
Kappa league focuses on training young men of color but not exclusive to 6th12th grade for leadership, achievement and service in every field of human endeavor. The fraternity initially served as a study and support group for. In preparations for all their meetings and their initiation process, the altar of kappa alpha psi, which is the sacred delphic shrine, shall be placed in the center of the room and covered with a crimson and cream coverlet p. The history of the omega psi phi fraternity, 19111939, by herman dreer, and the history of the omega psi phi fraternity, inc. The policy manual offers helpful tips in how to run an effective chapter, plan a successful province assembly, and other valuable information to.
The policy manual bound copy is a published document available through the kappa psi shop, which is a collection of international fraternity policies, procedures, guidelines, and recommendations. The state of indiana became the 19 th state of the union. A history of the beginning and development of a college greek letter organization, 19111991 philadelphia. Published 1967 by kappa alpha psi fraternity in philadelphia. To learn more about our fraternity and its rich history, visit our international headquarters page. More than sightseeing, it offers bits of history and an introduction to architecture. Originally named kappa alpha nu, its founders would change the organizations name after hearing white students refer to it as kappa.
Dec 14, 2009 the story of kappa alpha psi a history of the beginning and development of a college greek letter organization, 19111961 by jesse jerome peters. A special acknowledgement and tremendous appreciation are extended to brother. Since the fraternitys founding on january 5, 1911 at indiana university bloomington the fraternity has never limited membership based on color, creed or national origin. He was a member of the second baptist church in indianapolis. The kappa alpha psi fraternity, founded at indiana university in 1911, observed its 75th anniversary in indianapolis from 1015 august 1986. Chartered and incorporated originally under the laws of the state of indiana as kappa alpha nu on may 15, 1911, the name was changed to kappa alpha psi on a resolution offered and adopted at the grand. The story of kappa alpha psi 19111999 fifth edition bryson, ralph on. Kappa alpha psi fraternity, incorporated fraternity was founded january 5, 1911, at indiana university, bloomington, indiana and its opposition to hazing or unlawful or antisocial conduct of any kind has been continuous since its founding, implicit in its founding precepts and explicit in its. Kappa, a predominantly african american greekletter fraternity, was founded on january 5, 1911 on the campus of indiana university. Kappa alpha psi fraternity and the fight for civil rights digital. On january 5, 1911, kappa alpha psi was founded at indiana university in. The norfolk state university chapter, the epsilon zeta of kappa alpha psi, fraternity, inc.
The constitution of kappa alpha psi is predicated upon, and dedicated to, the principles of achievement through a truly democratic fraternity. Membership in kappa alpha psi is a lifelong dedication to the ideas and lofty purposes of kappa alpha psi, which considers for membership only those aspirants whose personal, social and academic qualifications are acceptable to both the college and fraternity. A legacy of sisterhood and service, founded in 1908. Kappa alpha psi today marks the founding date of the kappa alpha psi fraternity, inc. Pdf mu kappa chapter, kappa alpha psi fraternity inc an. Louis alumni chapter is the home of the guide right program.
Since the fundamental purpose of kappa alpha psi fraternity, inc. It was designed to help young men grow, receive, and develop their leadership talents in every phase of human endeavor. Alpha phi alpha, the first intercollegiate greekletter fraternity established for african american men, was founded at cornell university in ithaca, new york by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of brotherhood among african descendants in this country. Kappa kappa psi, national honorary band fraternity, colloquially referred to as kkpsi, is a fraternity for college and university band members in the united states. Kappa alpha psi state historical marker will be dedicated. In describing the early years of the fraternity, its official history book asserts, the story of kappa alpha psi is to a large extent the story of black students. Learn kappa alpha psi with free interactive flashcards. An amendment that the alpha kappa psi constitution and statutory code be revised was passed. The fraternity has over 160,000 members with 721 undergraduate and alumni chapters in every state of the. Kappa alpha psi, a college fraternity, now comprised of functioning undergraduate and alumni chapters on major campuses and in cities throughout the country, is the crystallization of a dream. Alpha kappa alpha sorority, inc theta psi chapter chapter.
The history of kappa alpha psi kappa alpha psi, a college fraternity, was born in an environment saturated in racism. Kappa league, formally known as the kappa instructional leadership league, is the national youth initiative of kappa alpha psi fraternity, incorporated. In 1911, 10 students gathered on the campus of indiana university in bloomington and began a tradition that has expanded to a membership 150,000 members. Since the fraternitys founding on january 5, 1911 at indiana university bloomington, the fraternity has never limited membership based on color, creed or national origin. Chartered april 19, 1921, our chapter is celebrating 99 years of honorable. It was not until he moved to indianapolis, indiana, where he met an old german printer in whom he had confidence, that he entrusted the esoteric materials of the fraternity to a commercial printer. The story of kappa alpha psi 19111999 fifth edition. Ez chapter history epsilon zeta chapter of kappa alpha psi. The journal has a cover photograph of irven armstrong.
Minutes of the founders meeting on the early history of kappa alpha psi fraternity, february 22, 1952, copy provided by kappa alpha psi, inc. Alpha, 1908195b, or years of service schedule of assignments of orientation to be studied concerning the purposes af the vy leaf pledge club. The state of indiana became the 19th state of the union in 1816 and it founded indiana university in bloomington four years later. Share what you know and love through presentations, infographics, documents and more. Kappa alpha psi fraternity, incorporated is a historically africanamerican collegiate greekletter fraternity.
He served as a member of the grand board of directors and was the fraternitys historian. Historical reflections compiled by ernest m ellis, jr. The purpose of kappa alpha psi is to unite the people regardless the color, skin, and any other factors to walk in the same vision. This article explores the history of this fraternitys, and its. On january 5, 1911, kappa alpha psi was founded at indiana university in bloomington, indiana. Kappa league is a program for the educational, occupational and social guidance of male students in grades 6th12th. This city was largely populated by settlers from below the. In august 1993, the history and handbook of alpha kappa psi fraternity was published. We would like to welcome you to the virtual home of the st. The 47th national convention was at the opryland hotel, nashville, on aug. The founders agreed that the fraternitys name changed to kappa alpha psi on april 15, 1915. The organization shall be the kappa alpha psi fraternity inc.
Empire nupes of kappa alpha psi spring 2019 probate youtube. Kappa alpha psi for years, in order to safeguard the ritualistic secrets of the fraternity, diggs laboriously typed and bound the rituals. Louis alumni chapter of kappa alpha psi fraternity, incorporated. The fraternities were developed by the group of black people who concerned in education and humanity. Gill should be read whenever the books are available. Daniel soyer, fraternities and sororities, encyclopedia of africanamerican culture and history new york.
The constitution and statutes of kappa alpha psi fraternity, inc. We are celebrating 74 years of achievement since being chartered november 5, 1946. Atlanta alumni chapter of kappa alpha psi fraternity, inc. The issue contains the names and pictures of the ten founders. It is the first black greekletter organization founded west of the appalachian mountains. Kappa alpha psi, a college fraternity, was born in an environment saturated in racism. Choose from 500 different sets of kappa alpha psi flashcards on quizlet. He retired as the head of the history department in 1959. It was founded on november 27, 1919, on thanksgiving day, at oklahoma agricultural and mechanical college, now known as oklahoma state university, in stillwater, oklahoma. To celebrate black history this month, we at watch the yard have created a list of some of our favorite books authored by members of.
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